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Shawn
Hi, I'm a systems management junkie. Having spent my career supporting IBM Tivoli installations I know first hand that systems management solutions can make it rain or make it pain. I've also been flummoxed by the high cost and overly complex installations that exist out in the wild. When Shane and Adam suggested that we make a solution for smaller businesses I thought that they were on to something.
I live in a small town that most folks have never heard of. My wife and I have four kids and a cavachon (a cavachone is a mix between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Bichon Frise).
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Adam
I am a computer nerd going back to when computer nerds weren't cool (which isn't saying much, since we've never been cool.) I have been programming for over 25 years and have worked for many companies, large and small. Much of that time has been writing software for systems administrators, extending such products as IBM Tivoli, Novell ZENworks, and Microsoft Systems Management Server. My goal has been to make their capabilities accessible to all administrators, not just the anointed high-priests in the server room.
My job is primarily to entertain the team with my rapier wit, a task at which I fail miserably. Luckily, I have my fall back job of developing Admin Arsenal products. I enjoy this job immensely, particularly when I get to implement a feature that a user has requested.
I live on the Gold Coast of Australia (about an hour South of Brisbane) with my wife and two sons. I recommend at least visiting this beautiful part of the world if you get the chance, you won't regret it.
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Shane
I am a nutcase when it comes to systems management. I started working in the IT industry in 1995 at a television company in Los Angeles. I always wanted to love my "work" and I can honestly say that, since 1995, I have loved working. Admin Arsenal is largely the result of seeing so much frustration at many clients over the years. Frustration at the high cost of systems management, the unnecessary complexity of most of the products available and the amount of time taken to get a working systems management solution up and running. We knew that we could build products that would alleviate these concerns and I feel that we have done just that.
Most of my time at work I am listening to my favorite musicians: Eels, Amanda Palmer, Hank III, Pogues, Frank Zappa and, my all time favorite, Tom Waits. I split my time between Utah and Australia.
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Melanie
In addition to handling billing and payables, I bring a much needed dose of estrogen to the team. I started my career in the finance field and I enjoy the work. Being a part of the development of the company is an awesome experience and I enjoy every day of it!
My husband and I have two kids and a Boston Terrier named Charlee, who just so happens to come to work with me on most days.
Music has always been a passion for me. In my free time I enjoy cooking, shopping, reading and traveling. I'm a sucker for most documentaries and learning anything about the world we live in.
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David
I do quality assurance testing for the PDQ product line, so my goal is to find the issues before you do. I have always enjoyed working with computers and I am currently finishing my bachelor’s degree in computer science. I enjoy working at Admin Arsenal despite the fact that they stick me in a corner all by myself.
Out of the office I love to grill and am always willing to try something new. I just discovered that if I grill jalapenos before adding it to my homemade salsa it brings out more of the pepper flavor. When I’m not working or grilling, I can usually be found doing my homework or teaching my teenage daughter to drive. (I’ve attempted to do my homework while teaching her to drive but I humbly submit to all future parents of teens that this is one area that should not be multi-tasked).
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JJ
I am a web applications magician. I perform tricks to make this site functional and look half-way decent. Although many of my professional peers say they prefer the term "illusions", let's be honest and call it like it is, we're code-whores. I've been a developer since the days of Macromedia Flash 5 and Internet Explorer 6, and don't miss those days one bit. Especially now, with the advent of The cloud, Web 2.0, HTML5, and <span>insert-additional-buzzwords-here</span>, my days as a web developer are worry free!
In my spare time I enjoy performing and recording music, programming, and occasionally combining those hobbies together.
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Lex
Having been assembled from the leftover parts of lesser geeks, I am the nerds nerd. I have been in the IT industry for about 20 years. I have experience with progaming, Linux, networking, and IT management. My passions lie in systems engineering. My job is to make sure nothing runs too smoothly along the systems and networking platforms. If stuff works tot well then way too much is getting accomplished.
Away from the office I like to ride motorcycles and go sailing.
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